Lens Comparison
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS vs TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II
The bottom line
There's a clear price gap: the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II at $149 versus the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS at $449. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Choose the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II if…
- ✓You're on a budget — $149 vs $449 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You value portability — at 120g (4.2 oz) it's lighter than the 155g (5.5 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Price: the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is $149, $300 under the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS.
Frequently asked
Is the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS or the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II better?
There's a clear price gap: the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II at $149 versus the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS at $449. Check the differences below to see whether the pricier lens's advantages are ones you'll actually use.
Who should choose the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II?
Choose the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II if you're on a budget — $149 vs $449 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you value portability — at 120g (4.2 oz) it's lighter than the 155g (5.5 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS and the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II?
Price: the TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 II is $149, $300 under the Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 44° | 44° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 53-53mm | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 35 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $149 |
| Filter Size | 49mm | 43mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 60.1mm |
| Length | 45mm | 44.5mm |
| Weight | 155g (5.5 oz) | 120g (4.2 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
